Description
A comforting vegetarian stew packed with earthy vegetables and rich flavors, perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, chopped
- 3 large carrots, sliced
- 2 cups mixed cremini and shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 parsnips, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Start by washing and chopping all your vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Sauté the aromatics: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, and sauté until fragrant—about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the vegetables: Toss in the carrots and potatoes first, cooking for 5-6 minutes. Then add the mushrooms.
- Pour in the broth: Add vegetable broth to cover the vegetables along with herbs and seasonings.
- Simmer slowly: Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Adjust seasonings: Taste and add more salt, pepper, or a splash of soy sauce or Guinness.
- Serve hot: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with crusty bread.
Notes
This stew is versatile; feel free to add seasonal vegetables or extra spices to suit your family’s taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegetarian stew, Irish stew, comfort food, healthy, family recipe